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Panko Coated Fried Mozzarella Sticks

By: Kita · Published Oct 26, 2010 · Updated: Jan 9, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links

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Fried Mozzarella sticks aren't a new appetizer by any means, but when the cheese is coated with crunchy Panko bread crumbs and then fried up until the cheese is melted and the bread crumb coating is crispy, these fried Mozzarella sticks become anything but ordinary!

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Mozzarella Sticks are easy - and way quicker than you thought.

What dive bar is complete without an offering of oozing cheese wrapped in breadcrumbs? I saw this recipe a while ago while cruising food sites and knew I had to try it. I love mozzarella sticks - especially the horrible ones they serve at the bowling ally. The problem was, when to make them? I'm always too busy! Talking myself into actually making the deep fried Mozzarella sticks was sort of hard. I'm totally glad that I did it... it was totally worth it.
And really, too busy? If I had know how quick and easy it was to make these, I would probably need to double my gym time...

 Add this fried Mozzarella sticks recipe to the favorites tab or your favorite Pinterest board, because you're going to love it.

And for more great appetizer ideas, you have to try these! Trust me, they're that good.

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What I did differently:

- Used fresh parsley instead of dried
- Used the Italian style panko bread crumbs (really, these kind of rock).

Panko Coated Fried Mozzarella Sticks Recipe \ PassTheSushi.com

These fried mozzarella sticks were unexpectedly delicious. I really wish I hadn't eaten lunch and was able to pig out on these instead, because they were that good. Even after they cooled down and weren't all stringy, the flavors of the garlic and parsley really stood out.

Panko Coated Fried Mozzarella Sticks

Fried Mozzarella sticks aren’t a new appetizer by any means, but when the cheese is coated with crunchy Panko bread crumbs and then fried up until the cheese is melted and the bread crumb coating is crispy, these fried Mozzarella sticks become anything but ordinary!
4.86 from 7 votes
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Appetizer
American
Author: Kita Roberts
15 mins
Serves: 16 Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients

  • 16 pieces string cheese - removed from wrappers
  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbs milk
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tbs dried parsley
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. granulated garlic
  • Canola oil - for frying

Instructions

  • Slice the string cheese in half.
  • Place the flour in a small bowl.
  • In another separate bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the parsley, salt, pepper and garlic, stir to combine.
  • In a shallow dish, whisk the eggs with the milk to combine.
  • One by one, dust the cheese in the flour, tapping the excess off.
  • Dip the cheese in the egg mixture, covering completely.
  • Roll the cheese in the panko crumb mixture.
  • Gently remove and place on a baking sheet.
  • Place the sheet in a freezer for 20 – 30 minutes to flash freeze sticks.
  • Fill a medium saucepan with the canola oil until it reaches a height of about 1 inch. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
  • When hot, add the mozzarella sticks, 8 pieces at a time. Watch closely and turn over to evenly brown, cooking less than 2 minutes. Do not allow the cheese to bubble and leak.
  • Remove and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Enjoy!

Notes

Adapted from Une Deuxsenses (who adapted it from Tasty Kitchen)

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 686kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 1441mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g

Nutritional informations provided as a courtesy and is only an approximatation. Values will changes based on ingredients used.

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  1. angie says

    October 26, 2010 at 8:53 pm

    These do look and sound great

    Reply
  2. Miranda says

    October 26, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    I use Panko for just about every breaded item I use, they really do rock. Love fresh mozz sticks!

    Reply
  3. Christina says

    October 27, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    I really, really want these. Like, right now!

    Reply
  4. christy says

    October 28, 2010 at 12:31 am

    i don't think i have ever seen italian style panko...i definitely have to look for that in the grocery store. and...i never thought to use string cheese for fried mozzarella...that is bordering on genius! thank you for linking up to tuesday night supper club.

    Reply
  5. Cherine says

    October 29, 2010 at 6:50 am

    Love mozzarella sticks and yours look fabulous!

    Reply
  6. Quay Po Cooks says

    October 29, 2010 at 7:27 am

    Looks delicious! Makes me want to make this right now!

    Reply
  7. kateiscooking says

    October 31, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    Those look fantastic! I love mozzarella sticks too but haven't found good ones in eons. Thanks! Kate @kateiscooking.blogspot.com

    Reply
  8. Shell says

    November 16, 2010 at 9:43 am

    My kids love those things and I hate buying them. Going to try this!

    Reply
  9. Sarah says

    March 10, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    just made them-they were amazing! thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
  10. Foodness Gracious says

    December 15, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    Oh man, this is the kind of app that I can just demolish, plain and simple...give me the whole plate!
    Take care..

    Reply

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